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MTD Series 500 Owner's Manual
MTD Series 500 Owner's Manual

MTD Series 500 Owner's Manual

Vertical log splitters
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• ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
VERTICAL
LOG SPLITTERS
Model Series
500 and 501
IMPORTANT!
Record
the exact Model
No. and Serial
No.
which appear on the frame of your unit in the
space
below. You must
have these
numbers,
along
with the date of purchase,
in order
to
receive warranty or service.
Important:
Read Safety Rules
and Instructions Carefully
MEETS ANSI SAFETY STANDARDS
MODEL NO.
SERIAL NO.
24,-A 0DA[
Wade
In
AMERICA
WARNING:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion
engine and should not be used
on or near any unimproved
forest-covered,
brush-covered
or grass-covered
land unless the
engine's
exhaust system is equipped
with a spark attester
meeting applicable
local or state
laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order by
the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public
Resources
Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A
spark arrester
for the muffler is available
through
your nearest
engine
authorized
service
dealer or contact the service department,
P.O. Box 368022, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
III
FORM NO. 770-0364M

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Summary of Contents for MTD Series 500

  • Page 1 • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • VERTICAL LOG SPLITTERS Model Series 500 and 501 IMPORTANT! Record the exact Model No. and Serial which appear on the frame of your unit in the space below. You must have these numbers, along with the date of purchase, in order...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR LOG SPLITTER USERS ALWAYS: NEVER: Use fluid below 0 ° R, or above 150 ° R Use clean fluid and check fluid level regularly Use a solid engine/pump coupling Use Dexron II Automatic Transmission Fluid or Force pump when mounting 10W non-foaming hydraulic fluid.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT RULESFORSAFEOPERATION THIS SYMBOLPOINTSOUT IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF FOLLOWED, C OULDENDANGER THE PERSONAL ,_ SAFETYAND/OR PROPERTYOF YOURSELFAND OTHERS.READ AND FOLLOWALL INSTRUCTIONSIN THIS MANUAL BEFORE _L_ ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR LOG SPLITTER.FAILURETO COMPLYWiTH THESEINSTRUCTIONSMAY RESULTIN PERSONAL_ INJURY.WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL-- _ HEED ITS WARNING.
  • Page 4 3. Replaceall damagedor worn parts such as hydraulic hoses and 2. Know howto stop the unit and disengagethe controls. fittings immediately with manufacturer approved replacement 3. Never place hands or feet between log and splitting wedge or pads. between log and end plate during forward or reverse stroke. To 4.

This manual is also suitable for:

501 series